$273,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
892 Sq Ft
3,781 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$306 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Soaking Tub
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Multiple offers received. Highest and best due by 6/14 at noon. Welcome to 6119 S Melvina, located in the highly desirable Garfield Ridge neighborhood! This solid brick raised ranch offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, with great bones and endless potential. The home features hardwood floors throughout the main level, a spacious living room, separate dining room, and a kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and an abundance of natural light. The full unfinished basement provides the perfect canvas for additional living space or storage. Enjoy a large backyard, ideal for outdoor entertaining, plus a 2-car garage. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an investor looking for a great opportunity, this property is a fantastic value. Sold AS-IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Ortiz

Baird & Warner License #475178482 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Cisneros

Duarte Realty Company License #475189158

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,243

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 3,781 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30x125
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 892 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Portable Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,243

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 892
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 892
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 245000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0868
  • Lot Dimensions: 30X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4242.73
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Arena Amber and Eich Amber
Bought by
Avila Mario
Seller's Agent
Dan Ortiz
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Cisneros
Duarte Realty Company
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$273,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,000
11.43%
Views
90

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-49.26%
Original Mortgage
$259,350
Outstanding Balance
$259,350
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$11,085

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2016
Closed on
Dec 21, 2016
Sold by
Marquette Bank
Bought by
Eich Amber and Arena Scott
Seller's Agent
Roy Novak
Citywide Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robert Ligue III
Citywide Realty LLC
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%
Original Mortgage
$169,750
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $273,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $175,000 Greater Illinois Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $259,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $198,616 FHA
Previous Owner $169,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $273,000 +11.4% $306 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $245,000 +40.0% $275 / Sq Ft
12/21/2016 12/21/16 Sold $175,000 -2.7% $196 / Sq Ft
11/02/2016 11/02/16 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2016 10/12/16 For Sale $179,900 -- $202 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,243 $24,000 $5,292 $18,708
2023 $4,137 $20,000 $4,725 $15,275
2022 $4,137 $20,000 $4,725 $15,275
2021 $4,022 $20,000 $4,725 $15,275
2020 $3,808 $16,984 $3,780 $13,204
2019 $3,816 $18,872 $3,780 $15,092
2018 $3,752 $18,872 $3,780 $15,092
2017 $3,321 $15,328 $3,402 $11,926
2016 $3,090 $15,328 $3,402 $11,926
2015 $2,829 $15,328 $3,402 $11,926
2014 $2,860 $15,295 $3,213 $12,082
2013 $2,804 $15,295 $3,213 $12,082
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12359619

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-17-321-007-0000